Multiple plug gas cock



Aug. 17, 1937D J. T. MARVIN ET AL MULTIPLE PLUG GAS COCK Filed Sept. l5, 1934 Jlm TNarvlln Rmunaf CLM?? ATTORNEY Patented Aug. 17, 1937 A' PATENT OFFICE 24,090,581 MULTIPLE PLUG GAS cocx John T. Marvin, Fairview, and Edmund C. L. Rogers, Cleveland, Ohio, assgnors to The Patrol Valve Company, Cleveland, Ohio, a corporation o! Ohio Application September 15, 1934, Serial No. 744,224

3 Claims.

'Ihis application relates primarily to gas cocks, or valves of analogous use, and has for its object the provision of a single, unitary valve controlling a plurality of outlets. y

A further object is to provide a valve of this type wherein a complete range of control is avail.- able for all the outlets.

A further object is to provide, a single valve controlling a plurality of outlets. control means for each outlet operable independently of the others.

A further object is to provide a valve housing containing a plurality of outlets, and a plurality of movable elements, one controlling the flow of gas to each outlet.

A further object is to provide a valve of this type having a fixed element and two movable elements, and means for urging both of said ele-'- ments into sealing relation with the fixed element.

A further object is to provide a valve having a housing and a plurality of plugs, with said plugs controlling the flow of gas to a plurality oi outlets, and with the control designed to prevent tle presence of gas between the plugs.'

A further object is to provide a two plug valve wherein an operating handle of one plug passes through the other plug, but without the necessity of having a seal about said handle.

A further object is to provide a two plug valve having means to take up wear on each plug or its related housing portion.

As shown in the accompanying drawing:

Fig. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view of one embodiment ofthe valve.

Fig. 2 is a transverse sectional view of linel 2-2 on Fig. 1, shown diagrammatically.

Fig. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view of a second embodiment oi this valve.

Fig. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view of a third embodiment of this valve.

Fig. 5 is a transverse sectional view on line 5-5 of the Figures 3 and 4.

In Fig. 1, the valve comprises a housing I0 having tapered bore or barrel I I therein. On one side oi this housing is an upstanding lug I2, having an inlet iitting I3 thereon. The inlet fitting has an inlet passage I4 dividing into a lengthwise passage IB, the latter terminating in passages I6 and I1 leading to the tapered bore II within the barrel. Passage Il may be formed by drilling in from one end of lug I2 and then iltting a plug I8 into the end of the b'ore to seal the same, as is shown. Peripheraliy spaced on the housing from the inlet port I4 arev outlet ilttings I3 and 20.

These may be spaced at any suitable point around the periphery of the valve and, ior illustration only, are here shown as spaced diametricallyl from the inlet fitting I4. In fltting I9 is an outlet 2|, and in tting 20 is an outlet 22, both of which outlets communicate with tapered bore I I.

In drilling port 2l, the drill may be passed across tapered bore II, to drill port I6. Similarly ports 22 and Il may be drilled by a single operation. Within the tapered bore are fitted two plugs. One of these plugs 23 is iltted into the small end or bottom of the bore and is tapered correspondingly to form a seal therewith. Extension 24 on plug 2 3 extends outwardly through the housing I0. Over the extension 24 istted a spring 24 held in place by a nut 26 which is correspondingly held in place by a. lock nut 2l, both of the latter being threaded on to the outwardly projecting end of the extension 24. A valve stem 28 is secured to the larger end of plug 23 opposite to and axially aligned with the extension 24. The

stem 28 passes out of the open end of the valve' housing I0 and terminates in the handle 29. A transverse passageway 30 extends through plug 23, and is adapted to provide communication between inlet I4 and outlet 2l.

The second plug member 3l, above referred to, is tapered to t with a seal in the tapered bore II. Extending from the larger or outer end of the plug 3l is a tubular extension 32 concentrically surrounding stem 28, and extending outside of the open end of the valve housing I0 where it terminates in a handle 33. A spring 34 surrounds this extension 32 and is held in position by a cap 35 threaded to close the end of housing I0. An arcuate passageway, 36 extends around a portion of the periphery of plug 3l as is best shown in Fig. 2. This passage 36 establishes communication between inlet I4 and outlet 22.

Beneath each plug is provided a portion to take up wear.V As shown on the drawing this comprises a cut-out 31 beneath plug 23 and a cut-out 3B beneath plug 3|. These cut-outs are of a diameter not less than the inner or smaller diameters of their respective plugs. and provide a ready means for taking up wear in the valve.

The operation of the valve of'FIg. 1 is as follows:

With the valve assembled as shown. spring urges plug 23 towardthe small end of housing III so as to provide a tight seal between plug 23 and the housing. Likewise spring 34 forces plug II into tight seal relation with the housing. Gas

29 rotates plug 23 and determines whether passageway 36 is in register with inlet I6 and outlet 2| or not. Quite obviously a range of operation for any desired flow of gas from outlet 2| is thus 5 provided. Similarly plug 3| may be rotated by handle 33 to cause peripheral passageway 36 to be on or out of register with inlet |1 and outlet 22. This provides complete control of the flow or gas from outlet 22 quite independent of the l0 adjustment of the iiow in outlet 2|.

The valve shown in Fig. 3 is in principle similar to that shown in Fig. l. In this valve is a housing 56 having a tapered bore 5| therein. A lug 52 on one side of housing 56 is designed to be connected to a gas supply line. Two inlets 53 and 54 are provided in lug 52. Both of these inlets lead into the tapered bore 5|. 'I'hese inlets are angularly directed from `the main inlet, whereby Y both may be drilled with a single setting of the drilling iixture. Peripherally spaced from inlet lug 52fare outlets 55 and 56. In outlet 55 is a passageway 51 and in outlet 56 is a passageway 58.

Within the tapered bore 5| is fitted a plug 59 tapered correspondingly to the bore so as to have a sealing fit therewith. An arcuate cut out 66 extends around housing 56 and communicates with inlet 53. Plug 59 has thereon a small cutout 6| that may be provided with a keyway cutter or the like. 'I'he upper or larger end of plug 59 has a kerf 62 cut thereacross. In housing 56 is circumferential groove 63. Snapped into this groove is a spring member 64 that fits against plug 59 and urges it tightly into taper 5|. A stem 65 provided at one end with a handle 66 has on the other end a spade-like portion or blade 61. This blade 61 is adapted to engage kerf 62 so that rotation of handle 66 rotates plug 59.

A tapered plug 68 is likewise iitted into taper 5|. An annular cut-out 69 corresponding to cutout 66 is provided in housing 56 to register with inlet port 54. Plug 68 has a small cut-out 16 therein corresponding to cut-out 6|, the cut-out being designed to produce communication between annular cut-out 69 and outlet 58. A kerf 1| is provided in the inner or smaller end of plug 68 and receives the spade-like or blade element 61 of stem 65.

A spring 12 presses against plug 68 to hold it in position. A pin 13 is secured in stem 65 and against this pin spring 12- presses. Thus the spring holds plug 68 in sealing position in bore 5| and also holds stem 65 in itsoutward position so that the spade-like element 61 engages in plug 68. A cap member 14 is threaded over the open end of the housing 56 to seal the top of the housing. As is shown, pin 13 engages against cap 14. A segmental `cut out 15 shown best in Fig. 5 is provided in'an extension 16 of cap member 14. 60 Pin member 11 is fastened into stem 65 and projects into cut-out 15 as will be obvious. Pin 411 engages against the radial wall or segmental cutout 15 to limit the movement of handle 66. Wear take up cut-outs 18 and 19 are provided respectively by the plugs 59 and 68.

The operation of valve of Fig. 3 is as follows: In assembly, the valve plug 59 is fitted into the tapered bore 5| and the spring 64 is snapped into the groove 63 to hold the plug 59 in position. Spring 64 is designed to be radially compressible to permit its withdrawal in disassembly oi' the valve. Stem 65 is then passed through plug 66 and handle 66 attached thereto in anysuitable 7. manner. If desired it may be just a portion of stem 65 bent over to serve as a handle. Before adding the handle the spring 12 and pins 18 and 11, and cap member 14 are put in place. The spring 12 may be designed to llt over the spadelike element 61. The plug 68 and-stem 65 are then inserted into the housing which is closed by the cap 14. 1

To `rotate plug 66 handle 66 is turned. .Obviously this gives a range of operation for. complete control of the now of gas in outlet 58 independently of that in 51. To operate plug 59 handle 66 is pressed inwardly against spring 12 so that blade 61 engages kerf or groove 62 of plug 59 and then plug 59 may be rotated as desired. It will be obvious that there is a neutral position for spade-like element 61 between engagement with the two plugs. This is provided to insure disengagement of blade 61 with one plug when it is engaged with the other, so as to give complete independent operation oi the two plugs.-

In the valve shown in Fig. 4 are embodied certain modifications over the` previousbr shown valves. This valve has a housing 86 having a tapered bore 8|. On one side of the housing 66 is an inlet fitting 82 having divergent inlet passages 83 and 84 leading to the tapered bore of housing 86. These passages are drilled at-an angle to reduce the number of drilling operations necessary. Outlet fittings 85 and 86 are provided having outlet passages 81 and 88, the last mentioned passages leading to tapered bore 8|. Fitted into bore 8| is a plug 89 tapered so as to have sealing relation therewith. In this plug is a cut-out portion 96 designed to provide communication with inlet 83 and outlet 81. In the.larger end of plug 89 is a bore 9| having mills therein adapted to interilt wlth`corresponding mills on the member 92 to be described hereafter. Annular groove 93 is formed in housing 8| to receive the largest convolution of coil spring 94 that may be snapped into the groove and which bears against plug 89 to hold it in place.

Member 92 is formed on the end o1' stem 85 that terminates in handle 96.' A valve plug 91 is also iitted into taper bore 8| as shown and has sealing'relation therewith. This plug has a cutout 98 thereinl adapted to furnish communication between inlet 84 and outlet 88. Stem 85 passes freely rotatably through plug 91. 'I'he plug is provided with a bore 99 milled similarly to bore 9| to receive member 92 on stem 95.

A spring 12 is tted over stem 95 and engages a pin 18; An arcuate cut-out 15 receives apin 11 to limit rotation of the handle. This structure is identical with that of Fig. 2. The cap member 14 closes the open upper end of the housing. Wear Y take up cut-outs |66 and |6| are provided to take up wear in their respective plugs.

'I'he operation of the device in Fig. 4 is similar to that of Fig. 3. Handle 96 when in the position shown, to which position it is normally forced by spring 12, engages with plug 91 so that rotation of the handle operates this plug to control the gas ilow to outlet 88. Pressing the handle engages it with bore 9| and frees it from bore 99 so that plug 89 may be rotated.

What we claim is:

l. In a valve the combination of a housing tapered interiorly, port means in said housing, a plurality of tapered valve plugs rotatable in said housing for controlling said port means, a circumferential groove in the walls of the bore between said plugs, spring means lodged in said groove-and acting vupon one plug to urge it toward the smaller end of the housing, means for urging the other plug toward the small end of the bore, and means for rotating said plugs to control said port means.

2. In a valve the combination of a housing tapered interiorly, port means in said housing, a plurality of tapered valve plugs rotatable in said housing .for controlling said port means, a circumferential groove in the walls of the bore between said plugs, spring means lodged in said groove and actingl upon one plug to urge it toward the smaller end of the housing, means for urging the other plug toward the small end of the bore,

cut away portions` in said bore adjacent the smaller ends of said plugs for taking up wear and an actuating member in said valve for rotating either of said valve plugs.

3. In a valve the combination of a housing tapered interiorly, port means in said housing, a plurality of tapered valve plugs in said housing for controlling said port means, said plugs being located to provide a space therebetweemand spring means located in said space and acting 'upon the smaller plug to urge it toward the t smaller end of the housing, means for urging the larger plug toward said small end of the housing,

and means for rotating said plugs to control said port means.

JOHN T. MARVIN. EDMUND C. L. ROGERS. 

